Parallel structure & grammar review

What is parallel structure?

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Grammatical structure is...

• the way a sentence is set up

• consistent with the parts of speech

• both a&b

Fix the following sentence.

Sheila loves to sew, enjoying painting, and watch movies on Netflix.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is an independent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone

• An independent clause can be joined with another clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a dependent clause?

• also called a subordinate clause that cannot stand alone

• it begins with a subordinate conjunction and must be joined with an independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

List a few subordinate conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

List your coordinating conjunctions or FANBOYS.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When the sentence starts with the dependent clause, it must have a comma before the independent clause.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A comma that separates two independent clauses is called a comma-splice.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What are the four ways to fix run-on sentences?

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CCSS.L.4.1F